Feb 28, 2024, 04:14 PM IST
One of the most well-known probiotic foods is yoghurt, which has live, active cultures of bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Choose yoghurt that is simple and unsweetened to get the most probiotics
Similar to drinkable yoghurt, kefir is a fermented dairy product that has a greater diversity of healthy yeasts and bacteria. It has a sour flavour and is prepared by fermenting milk with kefir grains
Fermented cabbage, or sauerkraut, is a great source of probiotics, especially Lactobacillus bacteria. It has a sour taste and is a common condiment and side dish in many different cuisines
A classic Korean side dish, kimchi is made with fermented vegetables, usually radishes and cabbage, and flavoured with ginger, garlic, and chilli pepper. Probiotic bacteria including Lactobacillus kimchii and Lactobacillus brevis are present
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning prepared from rice, barley, or soybeans that have undergone fermentation. It has probiotic bacteria including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which are frequently utilised to produce miso soup
Tempeh is an Indonesian product made from fermented soybeans. It is created by fermenting cooked soybeans with a mould known as Rhizopus oligosporus, which yields a dense, probiotic-rich food with a nutty flavour
A symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast is used to ferment sweetened tea to create the fermented tea beverage known as kombucha (SCOBY). It has a fizzy, acidic flavour and is packed with probiotic bacteria and yeasts
Probiotics are added to naturally fermented pickles as opposed to pickles made with vinegar. To be sure they include active cultures, look for pickles that are labelled as naturally fermented or fermented
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